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This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say
This Rockville Centre Bakery Takes The Cake, Voters Say In need of a delectable dessert to celebrate an occasion or just because? Look no further than what Long Islanders say is the best bakery on the island. Front Street Bakery, located in Rockville Centre at 51 Front Street, has taken the cake for the third year in a row as Long Island’s best bakery, according to Bethpage's 2023 Best of Long Island awards. Nestled in a storefront across the street from the Rockville Centre station, Front Street Bakery has been family owned and operated for three generations and over 60 years. Among the eatery’s specialties are crumb cakes — touted on the web…
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans
And The Winner Is: Website Reveals Results Of Comparison Of Grocery Giants Whole Foods, Wegmans It was a supermarket showdown and there could only be one winner. Grocery giants Whole Foods and Wegmans found themselves under the microscope during recent visits by Business Insider reporter Mary Meisenzahl, who wanted to find out which store was more worthy of her dollar. First up was Wegmans, the Rochester, New York-based regional chain of grocery stores that has 109 stores throughout the Northeast. Meisenzahl touted the large selection of pre-made salad bowls and expansive array of produce, including harder to find items like starfruit, jackfruit, and cherimoya. She also praised the…
Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location
Popular Eatery Opens Second Nassau County Location A popular bakery is delighting cookie monsters of all ages after opening a second location on Long Island. Chip City, located at 951 Franklin Avenue in Garden City, held its official grand opening on Friday, Sept. 9. The cookie shop, which has 12 locations in New York City and another in Oceanside, offers up a mouthwatering rotation of cookies that changes each week. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Chip City Cookies (@chipcitycookies) Flavors include 18 “classics” like chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia, funfetti, oatme…
Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City
Bakery Chain Holds Grand Opening For New Location In Garden City A bakery and café chain is launching its new Long Island location. Paris Baguette held its grand opening at the Gallery at Westbury Plaza on Wednesday, Sept. 28, representatives announced. The bakery, located at 924 Old Country Road in Garden City, is 2,950 square feet and offers seating for up to 40 guests. Paris Baguette opened at 924 Old Country Road in Garden CityParis Baguette/Lola Red The menu includes signature baked goods such as the "Strawberry Soft Cream Cake," mochi donuts, and chocolate croissants. Guests can also choose from a selection of hot and cold coffee drinks. “We…
Charles Entenmann, Who Turned Long Island Bakery Into National Brand, Dies Charles Entenmann, Who Turned Long Island Bakery Into National Brand, Dies
Charles Entenmann, Who Turned Long Island Bakery Into National Brand, Dies Charles Entenmann, who helped turn his family's Long Island bakery into a national brand, has died at the age of 92. Entenmann died peacefully on Thursday, Feb. 24, according to his obituary. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Nalewajk, his son, Charles W. Entenmann, and his seven grandchildren, his obituary reads. Entenmann, along with his two brothers and his mother, worked together to expand their family bakery, located in Bay Shore. The Entenmann's company went on to manufacture a variety of baked goods, such as cookies, donuts, and cakes, which are sold by retailers across the Uni…
Brand-New Long Island Bakery Now Open For Business Brand-New Long Island Bakery Now Open For Business
Brand-New Long Island Bakery Now Open For Business Here's some sweet news. A brand-new bakery is serving up a wide selection of desserts and pastries on Long Island. Cream Bakery & Cafe opened its doors in Suffolk County on Thursday, Feb. 10. The new bakery is located at 260 Main St. in Huntington. According to owner Georgio Hambartsoumian, the business has already begun to see many repeat customers. He said the bakery offers many desserts and pastries, including 20 different kinds of mini cakes, custom cakes, cookies, and donut cakes. He said his mother's honey cakes, an Armenian recipe, have also been popular am…
Pair Of Popular Long Island Bakeries Permanently Close Pair Of Popular Long Island Bakeries Permanently Close
Pair Of Popular Long Island Bakeries Permanently Close Customers have been forced to say goodbye to another popular bakery on Long Island after restaurants and other eateries were hit particularly hard by the pandemic. In late August, the owners of the S Prestano Bakery in Selden announced that they would be closing their doors for the final time after four decades serving some of Suffolk County’s most popular bread and pastries. The Middle Country Road bakery had stood for 60 years, involving multiple generations of the Prestano family before it was closed down over the summer. “The decision is bittersweet, but is one that has to be made,” th…
Here Are Five Of The Best Places For Pie In Nassau County Here Are Five Of The Best Places For Pie In Nassau County
Here Are Five Of The Best Places For Pie In Nassau County Pies evoke the goodness of a grandma's kitchen and family fun at a backyard barbecue.  Here are five great places for pie in Nassau County. Malverne Pastry Shop, 253 Hempstead Ave., Malverne: It's a popular bakery with pastries, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, and pies. Jo Meigel in a Facebook recommendation on their page says,  "Their doughnuts, danish, pastries, cakes, tarts, and pies are simply the best! It's a beautiful place! Sweetie Pies on Main, 181 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor: This is a country-style coffeehouse serving gourmet coffee, espresso, lunch,  pastries and …
Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Nassau County Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Nassau County
Here Are Five Hotspots For Coffee In Nassau County There are plenty of great places to enjoy artisanal coffee in Nassau County. Hare are five hotspots to try. Leonetti Pastry Shop, 82-16 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale: A popular spot known for its delectable assortment of baked goodies, this one's close to the C.W. Post campus and also serves fine espresso and Cappucino.  A Facebook post says, "Amazing. From the taste to design it’s definitely 5 star" while another post describes "excellent pastries and gelato." Flux Coffee, 211 Main St., Farmingdale: "Flux coffee in Farmingdale is wonderful! We both got pour-over coffee whi…